the time has come

Well....the time has come. Jacob started the academy on Feb. 2. He was gone for 10 days and I only spoke with him 2 times. That was probably the longest 10 days I have ever encountered. I cried some....and some more. It is very hard having my husband...my best friend...leave for 10 days. Bottom line, I miss him.

I must say that God provided a great distraction. Thank goodness for children and work....and family to keep me sane! My parents and in laws have been a huge blessing!
Jacob did get to come home this last weekend. We spent a very short 4 days together. 2 weeks down, 20 to go. I am so very proud of him. He told me lots of stories....wow! (the things he is going through seems tough - mentally and physically)

the children are doing well. Ayden is excelling in school and I am so proud of him. He will be playing baseball again this spring. We are all excited about that. Cooper is 4 months old. His growth and development is right on track! He is rolling all over the floor. I will post a picture this week and share my 2 beautiful boys with you all.

as always, continue to pray for us!

its been a while.......

Since the last post...Cooper is now 3 months old! Ayden is doing great in kindergarten...he is learning to read and it is awesome! Cooper went to his first Auburn game with us. (see the picture above) He did great. Looks like he will love it like Ayden does.

Jake got some exciting news...he will be leaving on Feb. 2 to start the State Trooper Academy. Can you believe he FINALLY made it??? The boys and I will be staying with family quite a bit but I will need to find someone to help me out with Cooper one day a week.

The bittersweet part of Jake getting in to the academy is that we will be relocating to Calhoun County. :( Sad, it is....but also an exciting time for our family. New beginnings that will make us a stronger family. God is doing his thing, I really believe this.

Please pray for us as we start this new life...I will definately need prayers as Jake will be gone for about 22 weeks. Ayden is a littl upset about his daddy leaving. He doesn't quite understand why Jake is leaving to go to school. Pray also for me and my work...I am at a great place where I am and may continue to drive to Huntsville and work, especially if other areas are not hiring. YES - the economy has affected healthcre too.

WE LOVE YOU ALL!

newness in the air....

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